Dr. Waleed Kishta, MD on Syndromic and Rare Scoliosis Conditions, with Dr. Derek Lee

This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Waleed Kishta, MD, regarding his opinions on scoliosis. This video is not an endorsement. Viewers should consult their physicians and treating team accordingly. See highlights via timestamps below. 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Syndromic scoliosis. 2:30 General considerations. Medical history and systems review. 5:22 Surgical Planning. 6:33 Preoperative team. 7:05 Intraoperative traction. 7:34 Cell saver, tranxamic acid. 8:02 Imaging. 8:38 Case 1: Congenital Myopathy, 8 year old male, posterior fusion to pelvis. 10:12 Case 2: Congenital Marfan, 9 year old female, MAGEC rods. 11:55 Surgical decision making for using Growing Rods. 17:45 Case 3: Chromosomal abnormality, 5 year old female, MAGEC rods. 19:47 Case 4: Early onset idiopathic scoliosis, 5 year old female, MAGEC rods. 21:36 Case 5: Rett Syndrome, 14 year old female, posterior fusion. 23:16 Case 6: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 120 degree curve,15 year old female, posterior fusion. 26:15 Anterior vs Posterior fusion discussion. 28:31 The use of posterior osteotomies. 30:50 Risk to spinal cord with severe surgical corrections. 33:17 Case 7: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Sanders 3, VBT. 34:45 Home Message.   / 1198200727630801   https://drdereklee.com/ https://www.navigatingscoliosis.com/